
Checking through some recent local Grand Prix Trial Standard events, I have noticed one archetype that has been consistently showing a consistent finish in these tournaments. The deck is Abzan Constellations but looks more of hybrid because Continue reading
Author Archives: Mark Ian Alloso
Tymaret and the God of the Forge

I have been a fan of Red and Black decks and the Rakdos guild ever since Satanic Sligh became popular way back in the first edition of Ravnica block. My successful finish on those colors was BR Vampires in Zendikar and my recent take was the Devotion to Black Continue reading
Unboxing my KTK Holiday Gift Box

It is a yearly routine for Wizards of the Coast to release a Holiday Gift Box product for every October big set. This product actually started two years ago in the Return to Ravnica set. I bought mine for that set and also for Theros Continue reading
SCG Richmond Standard Open Winning Decklist

The Jeskai clan once again made a showing in the Standard metagame scene as it made a champion finish in the latest Starcitygames Standard Open in Richmond, VA. It was not a typical tempo burn deck as this version utilizes Jeskai Ascendancy to gain advantage of Continue reading
MtG Iloilo Weekend Happenings II

Here is another short wrap-up of this weekend’s MtG happenings here in Iloilo City. First off is on last Friday’s FNM tournament wherein fifteen players gathered to battle Standard. That means four Swiss rounds and the top 4 players will receive Continue reading
Standard Red Green Aggro Deck Update

In preparation for the weekly FNM tournament and the upcoming Grand Prix Manila, I have been constantly updating the Standard decks of the card pool. The recent deck that I have worked with was the Red Green Monster which was the converted deck from the Continue reading